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Sandigan junks Jack Lam's plea on gift-giving charge

Manila, April 16 -- The Sandiganbayan has turned down the motion for reconsideration filed by Macao-based businessman Jack Lam in the charges filed against him for "gift-giving" arising from the 2016 ... Read More


LTFRB welcomes DOJ decision allowing impound of 'colorum' vehicles

Manila, April 16 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday welcomed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision that recognized the LTFRB's power to impound "color... Read More


LTO extends validity of driver's licenses, documents for 3 months

Manila, April 16 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday announced the extension of the validity of driver's licenses and other documents expiring in April or later for three months. In a... Read More


Panel to review complaints vs. senators as rules up for publication

Manila, April 16 -- The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges is set to proceed with the evaluation of complaints, including those previously filed against senators, once its rules are published, ... Read More


Ex-NSA chief played key role in NTF-ELCAC success.

Manila, April 16 -- Newly retired National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Ano played a key role in the success of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) campaign aga... Read More


Ex-NSA chief played key role in NTF-ELCAC success

Manila, April 16 -- Newly retired National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Ano played a key role in the success of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) campaign aga... Read More


PNP eyes more intel-driven ops after P2.7-M cigarette smuggling bust

Manila, April 16 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering conducting more intelligence-driven operations following Wednesday's seizure of PHP2.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in C... Read More


Palace orders whole-of-gov't effort on fuel aid, fare discount rollout

Manila, April 16 -- Malacanang has ordered a whole-of-government effort to hasten the rollout of fuel subsidies for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers, as well as fare discounts for co... Read More


Bill to reduce VAT by 10% filed in Senate

Manila, April 16 -- A bill seeking to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) from 12 percent to 10 percent has been filed in the Senate on Thursday to help consumers, particularly the middle class, from ris... Read More


Banks urged to enforce BSP relief, waive fees

Manila, April 16 -- Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday urged banks to strictly implement relief measures allowed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), including loan payment grace periods and the... Read More